Denise W. Merrill

Denise W. Merrill DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Denise W. MerrillDEMDemocrat American politician
75
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CTResidence (state)

Denise W. Merrill (born October 8, 1948) is an American politician who most recently served as the Connecticut Secretary of the State from 2011 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Merrill was previously a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Connecticut
BA
1988
San Francisco Law School, Alliant International University
Attended
1974 - 1975
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Secretary of State
State of Connecticut
2010 - 2022
Majority Leader
Connecticut State House of Representatives
2008 - 2010
Representative
Connecticut State House of Representatives
1992 - 2010
Director
Training Resource Academy, Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut
2001 - 2004
Curriculum Consultant
Civic Education, Connecticut State Department of Education
1984 - 1994
New England Region Coordinator
Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Chris Dodd Campaign
1992
Executive Director
Consortium for Law and Citizenship Education Incorporated
1984 - 1991
Teacher
The Vershire School
1980 - 1982
Other Experience1 - 42 of 42
Cyber Security Committee Chair and Former President
National Association of Secretaries of State
Current
Member
Board of Advisors, United States Election Assistance Commission
Current
Member
Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislators
2006 - Current
Co-Chair
Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education
2005
Member
Birth to Three Council
2004
Co-Chair
Women's Campaign School, Yale University
2000 - 2002
Board Member
Connecticut Economic Conference
1997 - 2001
Board Member
University of Connecticut Alumni Association
2000 - Current
Member
Alumni Board, University of Connecticut
1999 - Current
Chair
Task Force on Educational Telecommunications
1995 - 1997
Board Member
Northeast Connecticut Council on Substance Abuse
1993 - 1995
Flemming Fellow
Center for Policy Alternatives
1995
Member
Connecticut Council on Social Studies
1984 - 1994
Secretary
League of Women Voters of Connecticut
1992 - 1993
American Red Cross
International Services Committee
1987 - 1991
Co-President
Annie Vinton Parent Teacher Association
1991
Member
State Task Force on Citizenship Education
1991
Conservation Commission
1985 - 1989
Member
Connecticut League of Women Voters
1988 - Current
Member
League of Women Voters of Mansfield
1988 - Current
Member
North Haven Conservation Commission
1984 - 1986
Member
California State Bar Association
1978 - Current
Active Member
Connecticut National Abortion Rights Action League
Board Member
Law School, Wake Forest University
Board Member
Northeast Regional Transit Alliance
Board Member
Northeast Connecticut Council on Substance Abuse
Member
Community Foundation of Greater Windham County
Member
State Committee on ConnCept Test
Member
National Council for Advancement of Citizenship
Member
Sierra Club
Member
Related Education Center for Research and Development
Member
Connecticut Citizen Action Group
Member
Connecticut Civil Liberties Union
Member
Northeast Citizens Against Substance Abuse
Member
Learning Through English and Art Project
Member
Coordinating Council, Connecticut Birth to Three Program
Member
Education Committee, National Conference of State Legislators
Member
Common Cause
Member
Connecticut Fund for the Environment
Volunteer
Community School for Arts
Volunteer
Greater Mansfield Council for Arts
Chair
Legislative Task Force on Education Technology
2000
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